7/19/2024
Iron-Man Late Model Series
Nick Hoffman Handles Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels Dustbuster 40 at MRP Raceway Park
WILLIAMSBURG, OHIO (July 19, 2024)– The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels would make its second visit of the season to MRP Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH on Friday evening for the track’s 4th Annual Dustbuster 40 and Nick Hoffman of Mooresville, NC would lead the entire distance and claim the $7,000 first place money, plus scored another $1,000 for winning his heat, to leave with $8,000 in total earnings.
The 32-year-old Hoffman’s victory would his first of the season with the tour and his second career Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels victory. Hoffman would earn the victory in the Tye Twarog owned Longhorn Chassis powered by a Clements Race Engine and is sponsored by NOS Energy Drink, C&W Towing, Petroff Towing, Lonewolf Petroleum, Haulin’ Haskells, Bilstein Shocks, and Allgaier Performance Parts.
Nick Hoffman would take the lead at the start of the 4th Annual Dustbuster 40 Valvoline A-Main event, with Josh Rice, R.J. Conley, Jason Jameson, and Luke Morey in pursuit. The front five would remain the same for the first seven laps, with Hoffman beginning to lap slower traffic on lap eight. Jameson would challenge Conley for third at this point and would take third on lap nine, while Hoffman would begin to work heavy traffic by lap twelve. The only caution of the event waved on lap thirteen when Pete Crum slowed on the backchute. Hoffman would maintain the lead on the restart, followed by Rice, Jameson, Conley, and Devin Gilpin would go to fifth. Hoffman would hold the lead, but Rice would close in on Hoffman’s rear bumper by lap twenty-two and Rice would take a look for the lead on lap twenty-three, but couldn’t make the pass. Jameson would close in on Rice at this point as well and challenge for second, with Hoffman having to work heavy traffic on lap twenty-six. The top three would all be right together until Hoffman would put a lapped car between himself and Rice on lap thirty. Hoffman would maintain a comfortable advantage over the final few laps and score the victory. Rice and Jameson would complete the podium finishers, with Conley and Gilpin completing the top five. The remainder of the top ten finishers would be Luke Morey, Tyler Collins, Zack Dohm, Rusty Schlenk, and Devin Shiels.
The next event for the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels will be Saturday July 20 at Atomic Speedway in Waverly, OH, paying $5,000 to win and $500 to start.
For more information on the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels, phone series promoter Chris Tilley at (828) 361-5981 or by visiting the tour website at www.IMDIRT.net or by following American Late Model Iron-Man Series (@ironmandirt) on Twitter or by liking American Late Model Iron-Man Series on Facebook.
The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels would like to thank and recognize the following sponsors and marketing partners for their support of the 2024 racing season: Valvoline, VP Racing Fuels, Allgaier Performance, Allgaier Racing Shocks, Brucebilt Performance Parts, Deatherage Racing Opticians, DIRTcar Racing, DirtonDirt.com, Domination Race Cars, Earnhardt Technologies Group, E-Z-GO, FloRacing, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Race Gear, Jim and Nancy Viox, Keltner Contracting, Kentucky Clutch, KND Safety, MyRacePass, CNR Racing, Octane Custom Trailers, Racetrack Safety Initiative, SFP Performance Systems, STAKT Products, Swafford Signs, Todd Steel Buildings, XS Power Batteries, and Zerex by Valvoline.
About Valvoline™
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, the company’s heritage spans more than 150 years, during which time it has developed powerful brand recognition across multiple product and service channels. Valvoline ranks as the No. 3 passenger car motor oil brand in the DIY market by volume. It operates and franchises approximately 1,400 quick-lube locations, and it is the No. 2 chain by number of stores in the United States under the Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM brand and the No. 3 chain by number of stores in Canada under the Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change brand. It also markets Valvoline lubricants and automotive chemicals, including the Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife technology motor oil for engines over 75,000 miles; Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic motor oil; Valvoline Premium Blue™ heavy-duty motor oil; Valvoline Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid; and Zerex™ antifreeze. To learn more, visit www.valvoline.com.
About VP Racing Fuels
From a single location with two employees in San Antonio, Texas, VP Racing Fuels has grown to over 300 employees with five company-owned and operated race fuel distribution points in Texas, Indiana, Delaware, and Tennessee, a regional office in southern California, and an international office in Berlin, Germany. Each of these distribution points maintains an inventory of VP Fuels available for immediate transport within a day’s drive to virtually any major racing event in North America. The result is that racers and sanctioning bodies can count on access to the availability of quality fuel. VP’s distribution network of over two thousand dealers around the world extends to Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Rim. VP Racing Fuels is now recognized by many as the world leader in race fuel technology, with a catalog of more than 80 fuel blends and a growing roster of VP-fueled champions across the entire spectrum of motorsports. The passion and dedication of VP’s development team to staying on the leading edge of technology is legendary. Most of VP’s employees are or have been racers in one form or another and are driven by the competitive will to win. Together, the VP Racing Fuels team intends to solidify its position as the true World Leader in Race Fuel Technology for years to come.
Official Summary of Results
Valvoline A-Main Feature Results for the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Late Model Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels 4th Annual Dustbuster 40 at MRP Raceway Park on Friday July 19, 2024
- Nick Hoffman-Mooresville, N.C.
- Josh Rice-Crittenden, Ky.
- Jason Jameson-Lawrenceburg, Ind.
- R.J. Conley-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Devin Gilpin-Columbus, Ind.
- Luke Morey-Denver, N.C.
- Tyler Collins-North Vernon, Ind.
- Zack Dohm-Cross Lanes, West Va.
- Rusty Schlenk-McClure, Ohio
- Devin Shiels-Britton, Mich.
- Billy Green-Walton, Ky.
- Mike Hildebrand-Loveland, Ohio
- Ryan Missler-Bellevue, Ohio
- Trevor Landrum-Florence, Ky.
- Seth Daniels-Jackson, Ohio
- Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Clint Keenan-Pataskala, Ohio
- Austin Lay-Walton, Ky.
- Steve Duderstadt-Lynchburg, Ohio
- Blake Creech-Richmond, Ind.
- Pete Crum-Little Hocking, Ohio
- Chase Oliver-Crossville, Ala.
- Kevin Wagner-Wheelersburg, Ohio
DNS-Adam Stricker-Batavia, Ohio
Time of Race: 26 minutes, 24 seconds
Margin of Victory: 1.860 seconds
Yellow Flags: One (Lap 13)
Red Flags: None
Lap Leaders: Nick Hoffman 1-40
Entries: 49
Provisionals: Rod Conley (series), Austin Lay (series), Steve Duderstadt (track)
Emergency Provisionals: None
E-Z-GO Time Trials presented by Brucebilt Performance Parts Top Qualifier ($50 product certificate): Josh Rice (Group A) 12.622 seconds
SFP Performance Systems Hard Charger Award ($100 product certificate): Rod Conley (started 22nd-finished 16th-advanced 6 positions)
SFP Performance Systems Hard Luck Award ($100 product certificate): Adam Stricker
Deatherage Racing Opticians Middleman Award ($50 product certificate to the 11th place finisher): Billy Green
Brucebilt Performance Parts Youngest Driver/Highest Finisher ($25 product certificate): Luke Morey
Octane Custom Trailers Move of the Race (free entry fee at next event): Jason Jameson
CNR Racing 5th Place Finisher ($50 product certificate): Devin Gilpin
CNR Spoiler Challenge Leader: Rusty Schlenk
VP Racing Fuels Makin’ Power Heat Race One Finish (10 laps/top 4 transfer): Josh Rice, Mike Hildebrand, Zack Dohm, Clint Keenan, Seth Daniels, Avery Taylor, Shane Bailey, Gregg Haskell, Brad Rickels, Henry Hornsby III, P.J. Simpson, Blake Creech
FloRacing Heat Race Two Finish (10 laps/top 4 transfer): R.J. Conley, Devin Gilpin, Devin Shiels, Trevor Landrum, Kevin Wagner, Nathan Loney, Jesse Lay, James Rice, Dallas Miller, Chris Johnson, Josh Deitz (DNS-Paul Moore)
Jim and Nancy Viox Heat Race Three Finish (10 laps/top 4 transfer): Nick Hoffman, Adam Stricker, Tyler Collins, Billy Green, Chase Oliver, Austin Lay, Rod Conley, Nick Kurtz, Caleb Verdon, Eric Dearing, Steve Duderstadt (DNS-Ron Strack, Jeffrey Martin)
DirtonDirt.com Heat Race Four Finish (10 laps/top 4 transfer): Jason Jameson, Luke Morey, Rusty Schlenk, Ryan Missler, Pete Crum, Carson Brown, David Webb, Rob Anderzack, Donnie Jeschke, Michael LeFevers, Wade Davis (DNS-Dustin Nobbe)
STAKT Products B-Main One Finish (12 laps/top 2 transfer): Seth Daniels, Kevin Wagner, James Rice, Nathan Loney, Henry Hornsby III, Shane Bailey, Jesse Lay, Brad Rickels, Blake Creech, Dallas Miller, Chris Johnson, Gregg Haskell, P.J. Simpson, Avery Taylor (DNS-Josh Deitz, Paul Moore)
STAKT Products B-Main Two Finish (12 laps/top 2 transfer): Pete Crum, Chase Oliver, Carson Brown, Austin Lay, Nick Kurtz, Rod Conley, David Webb, Caleb Verdon, Rob Anderzack, Michael LeFevers, Steve Duderstadt, Wade Davis, Eric Dearing, Donnie Jeschke (DNS-Ron Strack, Dustin Nobbe, Jeffrey Martin)
2024 Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels Events:
May 24-Attica Raceway Park-Attica, OH-Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)
May 25-Oakshade Raceway-Wauseon, OH-Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)
June 1-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-Hudson O’Neal (Martinsville, IN)
June 14-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-Zack Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)
June 15-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-Josh Rice (Crittenden, KY)
July 6-Brownstown Speedway-Brownstown, IN-Devin Gilpin (Columbus, IN)
July 7-Tri-State Speedway-Haubstadt, IN-Tyler Erb (New Waverly, TX)
July 19-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-Nick Hoffman (Mooresville, NC)
July 20-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-$5,000 to win
August 10-Wayne County Speedway-Orrville, OH-$5,000 to win
August 17-Crystal Motor Speedway-Crystal, MI-$5,000 to win
August 24-Butler Motor Speedway-Butler, MI-$5,000 to win
August 30-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-$7,500 to win
September 1-Eldora Speedway-Rossburg, OH-$5,000 to win
September 13-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000 to win
September 14-Lawrenceburg Speedway-Lawrenceburg, IN-$5,000 to win
September 21-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-$5,000 to win
October 4-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-$2,500 to win (non-points)
October 5-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-$10,000 to win
